Questions and Answers
What does the term Blephar/o refer to?
What does Conjunctiv/o mean?
Conjunctiva
What is referred to by Cor/o?
Pupil
What does Corne/o refer to in medical terminology?
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What does Dacry/o represent?
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What is the meaning of Irid/o?
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What does Ocul/o refer to?
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What does the term Opto mean?
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What does phac/o refer to?
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What does Retin/o indicate?
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What is Scler/o associated with?
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What does Cry/o mean?
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What is the meaning of Dipl/o?
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What does Iso- mean?
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What does Photo refer to?
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What does Tono indicate?
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Study Notes
Eye and Tear Related Medical Terms
- Blephar/o refers to the eyelid, a vital structure protecting the eye.
- Conjunctiv/o denotes the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane covering the front of the eye and inner eyelids.
- Cor/o, Core/o, pupill/o represent the pupil, the opening in the center of the iris controlling light entry.
- Corne/o, kerat/o pertain to the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye that refracts light.
- Dacry/o, lacrim/o, lacrym/o refer to tears and tear ducts; spelling can vary with "i" or "y".
- Irid/o, iri/o relate to the iris, the colored part of the eye that regulates pupil size.
- Ocul/o, ophthalm/o indicate the eye itself, essential for vision.
- Opto signifies vision, a critical sense for perception.
- Phac/o, phak/o are terms for the lens, which focuses light onto the retina.
- Retin/o refers to the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.
- Scler/o indicates the sclera, the white outer coating of the eyeball.
Additional Medical Terms
- Cry/o means cold or freezing, often related to treatments in medicine.
- Dipl/o signifies two or double, relevant in conditions like diplopia (double vision).
- Iso- indicates sameness or equality, commonly used in various medical contexts.
- Photo denotes light, which is foundational in vision and many medical imaging techniques.
- Tono refers to tension or pressure, crucial in assessing eye health and conditions like glaucoma.
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Explore essential word parts related to the eye in Medical Terminology Chapter 12. This quiz includes definitions for terms like eyelid, conjunctiva, pupil, and cornea. Perfect for students to reinforce their understanding of ocular terminology.
